Popcorn
Lesser Evil Popcorn White Cheddar Flavor
4.6 oz (130 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 62
Lesser Evil Popcorn White Cheddar Flavor scores 62 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 17.9 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 7 points Salt 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better popcorn
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Popcorn White Kroger Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
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Our Family Popcorn white Our Family · 64 oz/4 lb/1814 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
White Popcorn Snappy Popcorn Co. Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
100% Whole Grain Purple Popcorn Simple Truth · 30 oz/850 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 38 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Popcorn White Cheddar Flavor
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 17.9 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 2.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 429 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 14.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 38.5 = 61.5 → 62
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 429 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.6 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 14.3 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 3 cups (28 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC NON-GMO POPCORN
- ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
- ORGANIC TAPIOCA SOLIDS
- ORGANIC RICE FLOUR
- HIMALAYAN CRYSTAL SALT
- ORGANIC FLAVOR
- YEAST EXTRACT
- LACTIC ACID
- ORGANIC BUTTER-TYPE FLAVOR
Label text, as published
ORGANIC NON-GMO POPCORN, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC TAPIOCA SOLIDS, ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, HIMALAYAN CRYSTAL SALT, ORGANIC FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, ORGANIC BUTTER-TYPE FLAVOR
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
May contain: Egg
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More popcorn on GoodSwap
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Original Popcorn Skinny Pop · 4.4 oz Contains seed oilsNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Popcorn Himalayan Pink Salt Lesser Evil · 5 oz High in saltHigh in saturated fatCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
POPcorn HIMALAYAN GOLD Lesser Evil · 4.6 oz/130 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatCertified organic Score 68 out of 100 Good -
Lightly Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Angie's Boomchickapop · 5 oz Contains added sugarsContains seed oilsNo additives Score 64 out of 100 Good -
smart pop! MINI BAGS BUTTER Orville Redenbacher's · 13.96 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains palm oilSeed-oil free Score 73 out of 100 Good -
White Cheddar Popcorn Skinny Pop · 1 oz Ultra-processedContains seed oilsNo additives Score 72 out of 100 Good
More from Lesser Evil
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org